August 2012

August 31, 2012

A high pressure system will shift to the south today and in its place, a weak cold front will begin to stall out over the weekend. Expect hotter temperatures today relative to the week. On Saturday, thunderstorms should hold off at least during the football game, but the projected path of Tropical Depression Isaac seems to be coming for Charlottesville. The remnants of Isaac may interact with cold front boundary, creating unstable conditions during the latter part of the weekend and early next week. This will call for a chance of showers and thunderstorms for the next few days.

Tonight- Mostly clear skies with a west wind between 5-10 mph. Temperatures drop into the lower 70's. Low 71.

Tomorrow- Partly sunny skies with a chance of showers in the later afternoon. Northwest wind between 5-10 mph. Temperatures rise into the upper 80's. High 89. Chance of precipitation 30%.

August 30, 2012

With a high pressure system in place, we should continue to see some nice and sunny weather for the next two days. During the weekend, there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms, but we should be set up for a beautiful game day. A weak cold front will stall out causing some unstable conditions and possible thunderstorms during Sunday afternoon. Variability in Hurricane Isaac's projected path may bring some extra rain Sunday and into Monday.

August 29, 2012

A high pressure system will move through the Mid Atlantic region from tonight until this weekend, bringing with it temperatures in the middle 80s and sunny skies. Dewpoints in the 50s and 60s will keep the humidity low, making it feel much more comfortable than the past few days. Clear skies tonight will set up temperatures in the lower 60s but fog should be expected in Charlottesville due to our valley terrain. Hurricane Isaac seems to be constantly changing his path so we may or may see some rainfall at the beginning of next week but the weather will definitely be great for the first football game!

August 28, 2012

As the cold front exits the area today, we can expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms for the afternoon. High pressure will build behind the front as the week continues, creating pleasant conditions for the rest of Welcome Week. The system will move off the coast on Friday, and we may end up seeing the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaac over the weekend.

August 27, 2012

A cold front will quickly move through the area tonight, bringing a slight chance of afternoon showers for tomorrow. Otherwise, high pressure will remain throughout the week with mostly sunny skies and temperatures topping out in the mid 80's. We'll have a beautiful start to the school year!